a little update

It's that time of the year- the goats are getting ready for winter (their shaggy coats are adorable) and I'm procrastinating like every other college student out there.

Meanwhile, I'm trying my very best to cut down my herd. College once again demands all my attention, sadly.

My buck, Madden, has gone off to be of use at another farm where he'll hopefully sire some beautiful babies and find a new home.

Sniff.

We had a great three years, Maddy!

Maddy and Me

I'm back with my goats and all is right with the world. (I wish.)

I'm back and ready to get this breeding season on the road. Now if only the goats would go into heat....my Mom keeps reminding me that a watched pot never boils, but by gum! I want baby goats in the spring. And there is only one way for that to happen. *wink, wink*

Anyways.

Here are pictures of me and my buck, Madden. He's a doll. He has the best temperament, which I really hope gets passed down to his daughters because some of my does are such divas. I would love to have a mild-mannered doe. I'm planning to show Maddy in a show next June, but I need to get him registered with ADGA (which is going to be a major pain. Good thing I'm taking next semester off from college!)  first.

Ready for Christmas?!

Breeding Plan, Spring 2012

I think I've finally settled on a breeding plan! It takes me forever...I don't do well with too many choices.

December:
Plum x Pemberley Acres Madden
Butterfly x Pemberley Acres Madden
Bramble x Pemberley Acres Madden

January:
Thelma x Tex
Poppy x Tex
Dori x Tex

March:
Belle x ???
Victoria x ???

Still trying to pick a buck for those last two girl, Belle and Victoria. I have a few months still, but I would love to find the perfect buck for them.